Dayo (en. Foreigner)

/daɪo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A person who is not from that place.

He might be a foreigner in our town.

Marahil ay isang dayo siya sa ating bayan.

A person visiting from another country.

Foreigners often visit tourist spots.

Ang mga dayo ay madalas na dumadayo sa mga tourist spots.

A person without ties to the local community.

Foreigners often find it hard to adapt to the culture.

Ang mga dayo kadalasan ay nahihirapan sa pag-adapt sa kultura.

From the Spanish word 'forastero' meaning foreign person or non-local.

foreigner in town

A person who is not from the town.

dayo sa bayan

country

A territory governed by a government.

bansa

culture

The traditions and practices of a group of people.

kultura

newcomer or visitor

They are a newcomer in the town, so we need to welcome them.

Dayo siya dito sa bayan, kaya kailangan natin siyang i-welcome.

person from another place

There are many people from other places who came to the fiesta, the gathering was so fun.

Maraming dayo na dumating sa fiesta, sobrang saya ng pagsasalu-salo.

typical visitor or friend who often drops by

I feel like a regular guest at Juan's house, I'm always here!

Parang dayo na lang ako sa bahay ni Juan, andito ako palagi!